airSensor - Measurement Blebox - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Air Quality Sensor
Brand	Blebox
Model	airSensor
Dimensions	71 x 71 x 27 mm
Power Supply	12-24V AC/DC via plug-in connector or 5V via micro USB
Sensor Type	Laser, PMS5003
Particle Size Classification	PM1 (0.3-1.0 µm), PM2.5 (1.0-2.5 µm), PM10 (2.5-10 µm)
Measurement Precision	50% for 0.3 µm particles, 98% for >=0.5 µm particles
Measurement Frequency	Every 10 minutes or on demand
Air Quality Indication	Numeric and graphic in wBox app, changing LED colors
Communication Standard	μWiFi, compatible with WiFi 802.11g
Transmission Type	Bi-directional, encrypted
Radio Frequency	2.4 GHz
API	Open
Compatible Devices	Apple iPhone, iPad, Android, HTML5 devices
Protection Level	IP32
Mounting	Screws, wall plug, double-sided adhesive tape
Installation Location	Indoor or outdoor (protected from rain)
Remote Access	Yes (optional, enables historical data)
Continuous Measurement Mode	Yes (hold refresh icon 3 seconds)
Software Update	Via wBox app over internet
Safety	Disconnect power before installation; do not power USB and plug-in simultaneously
Made In	Europe

Frequently Asked Questions - airSensor Blebox

How do I set up the airSensor?

First, disconnect power. Mount the device using screws or adhesive tape. Connect power via USB or plug-in connector. Download the wBox app from Play Store or App Store. Connect your phone to the device's WiFi network (named "airSensor-xxx"). Open the app and tap '+' to add the device. Follow the in-app instructions.

How do I read the air quality?

The wBox app displays current air quality with a colored icon and word status (very good to very bad). It also shows numerical PM2.5 and PM10 values with percentage relative to standard and trend arrows. The device's LEDs indicate quality: green (good), yellow (moderate), orange (sufficient), red (bad).

What do the LED colors mean?

The LEDs show air quality: intense green = very good, light green = good, light yellow = moderate, orange = sufficient, bright red = bad, intensive red = very bad. Continuous white light indicates a sensor error.

How do I connect the airSensor to my home WiFi?

In the wBox app, go to Settings -> Connect to WiFi network. Select your home WiFi from the list, enter password, and tap Connect. The device will join your network; your phone may disconnect from the device's network. Then you can control it via your home WiFi or remotely.

How do I enable remote access?

In Settings, set Enable remote access to Yes. This allows control from anywhere via the app and also shares measurement data to the public map on blebox.eu. If set to No, only local access is possible and historical data is not available.

How often does the airSensor take measurements?

By default, the device measures every 10 minutes to extend sensor lifespan. You can force a measurement by tapping the Refresh icon in the app. For continuous measurement (every 1 second), hold the Refresh icon for 3 seconds until background turns gray. Continuous mode lasts until you leave the app or close the browser.

How do I force a measurement?

In the wBox app, tap the Refresh icon (two arrows) in the upper right. The status shows "Measurement in progress" for up to 20 seconds, then updates to "Current measurement" with new values.

How do I update the firmware?

Ensure the device is connected to your home WiFi with internet access. In the app, go to Settings and tap Get new firmware at the bottom. Wait about 1 minute without closing the interface. The device will download and install the latest software.

Can I use the airSensor outdoors?

Yes, but it must be protected from rain as its protection level is IP32. Mount it in a sheltered location. In the app Settings, set Sensor installation to "outside" to enable historical data on the map (requires remote access and location settings).

What is continuous measurement mode?

Continuous measurement mode takes readings every 1 second instead of every 10 minutes. To activate, hold the Refresh icon in the app for over 3 seconds. The icon background turns gray. Note that this reduces sensor lifespan (estimated 8000 hours). The mode ends when you exit the app or close the browser.

USER MANUAL airSensor Blebox

Improper connections may be dangerous, it can damage the controller, and loss of the warranty.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock! Even with the device turned off, the outputs may be live. All assembly work should be ALWAYS performed with the disconnected power circuit.

The installation of the device to a power mains that does not meet the quality requirements defined by EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1, UL508, EN 60950, will result in the loss of the warranty.

1

INSTALLATION - BASICS

• Disconnect supply voltage circuit before installing the controller. Remember that any mounting works should be carried out when the main voltage is disconnected (switch off the mains fuse or disconnecting the power supply from the socket).
  The device should be mounted in a place protected from direct adverse environmental conditions, in particular atmospheric precipitation. At the same time, should be paid attention to ensuring a good air exchange around the device. Remember that metallic elements (wires, housing parts) have a negative influence on the range of the device, and consequently the comfort of use. It is recommended that the device be mounted in a stable and fixed position, correctly oriented (according to the inscriptions on the casing), fastened with screws, wall plugs or by means of a double-sided assembly tape.
• Remove the cover of the device by lifting it. Choose a power supply - a 5V USB connector located on the left side of the device or a 12-24V AC / DC mains adapter connected via wires to a plug-in connector located in the right part of the PCB (polarization is irrelevant). Connect the power wire to the USB connector or plug-in connector. Bringing in the power wire outside the housing through the aperture in the inferior part, replace the housing.

WARNING! Never connect at the same time power to the USB connector and to the plug-in connector. It may cause damage to the device.

- Turn on the device by switching on the power supply voltage (switching on the main power supply circuit fuse or connecting the power supply to the socket). The device will turn on the LEDs on white color for a few seconds and then will change into a color depending on the air quality. Continuous lighting in white color indicates the sensor error, which is also signaled by the red status visible in the wBox application (more information about the wBox application later in the manual). In this case, check the wire connected to the sensor circuit board.

2

FIRST START

• Download the free wBox application. If you have an Android mobile device, you will find the application in the Play Store. For iOS devices the application is in the App Store.
• By using your mobile phone or tablet, connect it to the device wireless network. To do this, enter to your smartphone or tablet settings, then go to

setting of the WiFi network and find the network named "airSensor-xxxxxxxxx" where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the serial number of the device. Connect to this network.

- Turn on the wBox application. A device will appear at the top of the screen. To add it to the application, click on "+" on the right side of the name. To preconfigure the controller, click on the default device name.

You can also set the conguration using the web browser of your phone/tablet. After connecting to the wireless network of the controller, turn on the browser and go to: www.blebox.eu

3

MEASURING DATA

The main controller screen shows current information from the air quality sensor. Air quality is determined based on the measurement of particulate matter concentrations PM2.5 and PM10 and is shown the worst value of both. The current state of air quality is displayed in the upper part of the screen in a colored icon and also in word status, and is signaled by colored LEDs built into the device and it shows in the following way:

very good (intense green color)

good (light green)

moderate (light yellow)

sufficient (orange color)

bad (bright red)

very bad (intensive red)

very good

good

moderate

sufficient

bad

very bad

• At the bottom of the screen there is a table with numerical values of particulate matter concentrations. Fields with concentration values PM2.5 and PM10 change its color in relation to the degree of exceeding the standard in the color scale presented before, moreover, the percentage value in relation to the value of the standard is presented in brackets. For example, a reading (50%) means that the current air pollution concentrations is only half of the acceptable value, while the indication (300%) means a 3-fold exceedance of the standard. Next to the percentage, the change trend is also calculated, compared to the average of the last hour of measurements. The trend is indicated by an up, down arrow or a horizontal line in the case that no changes have been registered, it is only displayed after the sensor's working one hour.
  At the very bottom of the screen is presented the status of measurements on the device. "Last measurement" means that the device displays a measurement taken within a time not exceeding 10 minutes. The device automatically performs another measurement every 10 minutes and displays the last air pollution concentrations value. This behavior is dictated by the care of the sensor's lifetime due to the fact the air pollution slowly changes over the time. It is also possible to manually force the measurement. To do this, press the "Refresh" icon (two arrows) in the upper right part of the screen. Within the first 20 seconds shows the status "Measurement in progress", which next will be change to "Current measurement" and the concentration values will be updated. To switch the device into continuous measurement mode, in which measurements are taken every 1 second, hold down the "Refresh" icon for over 3 seconds. The icon background will turn gray and the device will start a continuous measurement, the device will start the continuous measurement, which will last until the moment it returns to the main screen of the application or the browser page is closed. Leaving the device in continuous measurement mode, should remember about the lifetime of the measuring system, estimated at approx. 8000 hours.
  Historical measurement data are only available for sensors mounted outside, configured in remote access mode, with a correctly set location. They are presented on the map available on blebox.eu

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DEVICE SETTINGS

• Go to „Settings" (icon in the upper right corner of the screen). In the "Main settings" section, you can change the device name which is visible in the wBox application. The option "Signal LED on" allows you to turn on the LEDs built into the device.
  In order to communicate with a device being out of the local WiFi network, from anyplace in the World, via wBox applications, must be set to "Yes" the option "Enable remote access". Setting this option to "Yes" also means giving consent for the sending of the measurement data to a public map of the air pollution available on the web page blebox.eu and the archiving of this data together with its location. Setting the "No" option will result in the lack of the access to the controller when it is out of the local network and the lack of access to historical data - only the current values will be visible.
• In the "Sensor settings" section, select the place of its installation - outside or inside the building (measurement of indoor air quality).

5

ACCESS POINT AND WIFI NETWORK SETTINGS

• Go to "Connect to WiFi network" section, where you can connect the device to the WiFi home network to be able to connect to it via it or from anyplace in the world. To do this, select the network name from the list and press "Connect". If required, enter the WiFi network password. When connecting the device to the home network, the phone / tablet may be disconnected from the device's network.
• After completing the WiFi network configuration, you can disconnect from the device network and connect the phone / tablet directly to your home WiFi network. Control from the wBox application will work in the same way as when the phone / tablet is connected to the device's network. If as a user you leave the local network, eg leaving your home or enclosing mobile data, the wBox application will signal this status as "Remote mode". In this case, you will have access to the device data, but for security reasons settings options will not be available.
• In the "Access point settings" section, you can change the name and give the password of the WiFi network emitted by the device. Remember that changing the network name or password can cause disconnection with the device immediately after clicking the "Save" button, so you should reconnect to the WiFi network.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

power supply	12..24V AC / DC through a plug-in conector or 5V via micro USB connector
particulate matter classification	PM1: 0,3..1,0 μm, PM2.5: 1,0..2,5 μm, PM10: 2,5..10 μm
measurement precision	50% for particles with a size of 0,3 μm, 98% for size particles >=0,5 μm
frequency of the measurement	every 10 minut or on demand
	laser, PMS5003type of sensor
	71 x 71 x 27 mmdimensions
mounting	screws, wall plug or double-sided adhesive tape
protection level	IP32, mounting in a place protected from rain

type of air quality indication	numeric and graphic indicator in wBox application, changing LED colors
communication standard	μWiFi, compatible with WiFi, 802.11g
transmission type	bi-directional, encrypted
radio frequency 2.4 GHz
API	open
mode	direct connection (as Access Point), Wi-Fi connection via a standard router, connection with access from any location in the world (requires only access to the Internet)
compatible devices	Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, iPad Mini, Android, computers and mobile devices supporting HTML5

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCATION AND TIME OF THE DEVICE, SCHEDULE

To be able to use historical air quality data, it is necessary to set the clock and location of the device. Go to the "Device time" section of the settings and then click "Change zone". Select your region and locations from the list, confirming your selection with the "Save" button. The device will synchronize its time with the time server (if the controller is in a WiFi network with Internet access) or it will download time from the phone/tablet.

Next, in the "Device location" section, click "Set locations". The application / browser will ask whether to share locations - allow. In the "Coordinates" field, the approximate coordinates of your location should appear. If the "Set locations" button blinks red with the word "error" or the "Coordinates" field did not change the value from "Not set" to numeric data, a failure occurred in the location download. You should then make sure that the phone / tablet has a GPS module and that the location sharing support is enabled on the phone.

SOFTWARE UPDATE

To update the software in the controller, connect it to your home WiFi network (see "Access Point and WiFi settings" section) which is connected to the Internet. Go to "Settings" (icon at the top-right corner of the screen) and click the "Get new firmware" button in the final section on settings. Wait about 1 minute, do not close the interface and don't perform other actions. The device will download the latest software. The software version number, hardware version and device identifier can be read at the bottom of the settings screen.

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